Backed: meaning, definitions and examples

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backed

 

[ bรฆkt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

finance

To support or finance something, usually a project or venture.

Synonyms

finance, sponsor, support

Examples of usage

  • He backed the new startup with a significant investment.
  • She backed the proposal to expand the business internationally.
  • The government backed the research project to find a cure for the disease.
Context #2 | Verb

betting

To bet on the success of something or someone.

Synonyms

bet on, support financially

Examples of usage

  • He backed the horse to win the race.
  • She backed him to succeed in his new job.
Context #3 | Noun

music

The rear surface of a record or tape.

Synonyms

rear surface, reverse side

Examples of usage

  • The track listing is usually printed on the back of the album.

Translations

Translations of the word "backed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suportado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterstรผtzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ didukung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ั€ะธะผะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspierany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆดใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soutenu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ respaldado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท desteklenen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์›๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุนูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podporovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podporovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podprt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ studdur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒ ั‚ะฐะฟา›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™klษ™nษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ respaldado

Etymology

The word 'backed' originated from Middle English 'bak', which means the rear part of something. Over time, it evolved to include the meanings of support and finance. In the context of betting, 'backed' refers to placing a bet on the success of something. In music, 'backed' is used to describe the rear surface of a record or tape. The versatility of this word makes it widely used in various fields.

See also: back, backbone, backchat, backdrop, backer, backers, backhander, backing, backline, backmarker, backpack, backroom, backside, backspace, backstop, backup, backward, backwards, backyard, unbacked.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,208 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.